The pocket-sized dynamites: 10 shortest cricketers of all time

9) Alvin Kallicharan

Height - 5 feet 5 inches

Alvin Isaac Kallicharan was a perfect example of the adage ‘All good things do come in small packages’. When on song, Kallicharan was a delight to watch, and is arguably one of the most elegant left-handed batsmen of all time.

Gifted with perfect balance and poise, Kallicharan was nimble on his feet, and possessed a wide range of strokes. He was the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1974 and was also a part of two World Cup winning sides for West Indies in 1975 and 1979.